Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) and Hyland Software, Inc. (Hyland) announced a strategic alliance to provide a seamless solution that integrates Hyland's OnBase enterprise content management (ECM) software with Konica Minolta's bizhub product line. The integration is designed to maximize organizational productivity and efficiency and deliver better customer service, ensuring its customers stay competitive.

Konica Minolta is a leader in advanced document management technologies, application solutions and IT Services from the desktop to the print shop. The company focuses on complete solutions including office systems, digital presses, production print systems, printers, vertical application solutions, and related services and supplies. Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase and a leading global provider of enterprise content management (ECM) software and solutions.

“Hyland Software's proven platform aligns with Konica Minolta's strategy to provide integrated ECM solutions that harness the power and technology of our strategic partners,â€Â says Sam Errigo, senior vice president, Business Intelligent Services. “Our goal is to provide additional value to our customers by giving them business process management tools to enhance their productivity.â€Â

“This partnership is a natural alliance between two leading solutions providers,â€Â says Bill Priemer, president and CEO, Hyland Software. “Our shared focus in the healthcare and higher education industries enables us to continue to be the leading ECM offering in those markets as well as expand our global customer adoption.â€Â

Both companies experienced continued growth and recognition in the past year. In January 2012, Konica Minolta was named 2012 Document Imaging Solution Line of the Year by analyst firm Buyers Laboratory. Similarly, Hyland Software received recognition from analyst firm, Gartner, as a Leader in the 2012 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Content Management.

About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced document management technologies and IT Services. For the fifth consecutive year, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. BLI has named Konica Minolta 2012 “Document Imaging Solutions Line of the Yearâ€Â and “A3 MFP Line of the Yearâ€Â award winner for the company's solution portfolio and award-winning line of bizhub Multifunctional Products. For more information, please visit www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com.

About Hyland Software
For over 20 years, Hyland Software has helped our more than 11,200 lifetime customers by providing real-world solutions to everyday business challenges. That dedication is why Hyland realizes double-digit growth, and why 98 percent of our customer base continues to renew its annual maintenance. Our customers see the ongoing value of partnering with Hyland and continue to work with us year after year.

Hyland's enterprise content management (ECM) solution, OnBase, is one of the most flexible and comprehensive ECM products on the market today. OnBase empowers users to grow their solutions as needs change and business evolves. It is tailored for departments, but comprehensive for the enterprise, designed to give you what you need today and evolve with you over time. For more information about Hyland Software's ECM solutions, please visit Hyland.com.